anaheim-gazette 1944-12-21

Thursday, December 21, 1944 Among thirty kinds of commercially processed juices recently tested by the University of Arizona, canned orange and grape-fruit juice were given the highest vitamin C rating. Job Printing, Gazette, Ph. 2206. Thinking Of You This Christmas With every good wish for a Christmas and a year of happy days. LAURETTA DRESS SHOP 116 W. CENTER — ANAHEIM LAURETTA DRESS SHOP 116 W. CENTER — ANAHEIM A FRIENDLY WORD The value of a friendly word at Christmas or at any other time carries a significance unsurpassed. It adds to the feeling of satisfaction that comes from the knowledge of having friends during times such as those we have experienced during the past months. A friendly word is something that is indelibly impressed in the minds of people who have endured sacrifices and difficult times. It is with full knowledge of the real meaning of a friendly word that we express our Christmas Greetings to you. When we say, "Merry Christmas," we want you to accept it as a word of cheer and goodwill. May all the blessings of a glorious Christmas be the good fortune of our many friends. HENNINGS AUTO PAINT SHOP 200 S. LOS ANGELES ST. — ANAHEIM Chinese Family Escape from enemy-held territory successful escape of a family of record of W. D. Thom, former H with his wife, brother and six ch years. Thom, at left, stayed in He nese occupation but was finally al half-year journey out of China. will be their home for the duration Winter Racing Season Anita December 30 Arcadia for the opening of its most pretentious winter racing season on Saturday of next week (Dec 30). California two-year olds will run in the Breeders Champion Stakes at a mile for an estimated $38,000 purse, largest ever offered for State-bred horses. On Monday the banner New Year's holiday card will be featured with the running of the $20,000 San Pasqual Handicap. First race on both days as well as Saturdays will start at 1:00 p.m. with post time on other days at 1:30 p.m. Santa Anita's program this season, after a layoff of three years, will be the richest in the history Everything is in readiness at as a word of cheer and goodwill. May all the blessings of a glorious Christmas be the good fortune of our many friends. HENNINGS AUTO PAINT SHOP 200 S. LOS ANGELES ST. — ANAHEIM WISHING YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS and A HAPPY NEW YEAR We Have a Calendar For You . . . Better hurry! Our Supply is Limited! MAHAFFEY & FITZ FURNITURE CO. 129 West Center St. Anaheim Phone 3115 'Last Man of Guam Garrison' Revisits Friends on Island Navy Warrant Officer George R. Tweed, who hid from the Japs for 31 months on Guam, recently revisited that island and met with friends who helped him during that earlier period. Tweed was a radioman first class when Japs invaded on December 10, 1941. He took to the bush. Back on Guam, Tweed is shown (upper left) seated between Miss Marion Johnston (left) and Mrs. William G. Johnston, while Miss Eloise Johnston stands behind him. The Johnston girls formerly operated a beauty parlor in Agana and are Mrs. Johnston's daughters. The meal at the Johnston home was prepared in the open (center above). Tweed watches the preparation by Mrs. Felicita Crisostimo (left) and her daughter, Maria, who cook by the light of a lamp hanging from a tree. The meal was served indoors to a small group. For 31 months on Guam, Tweed couldn't eat openly as he is doing in the photo at upper right. But he's shown helping himself at the Johnston home during his return visit. In the background are Mrs. Joseph Torres, who helped Tweed while he was hiding from the Japs, and U. S. Marine Private First Class Daniel J. Lawlor of Victor, Iowa. The "Guam Ghost," as Tweed was known, enjoys a laugh with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Torres (photo at right). During the Jap rule of Guam, Mr. and Mrs. Torres were flogged for harboring the Navy radioman. Chinese Family Escapes Hong Kong By T/SGT. WILLIAM K. TERRY GUAM (Delayed) — Not many months ago, the Jap invaders of Guam flogged a man and a woman for harboring and feeding George Ray Tweed in the very ranch house George Ray Tweed now approached. Other Marines taking part were Capt. William B. Simson, Elizabeth, N. J.; Pfc. Albert Merrill of Marblehead, Mass., and Pfc. Daniel J. Lawler of Victoria. Tweed found that Guam has autograph hunters too. Chinese Family Escapes Hong Kong ape from enemy-held territory alone is a feat in itself but the ful escape of a family of nine is almost a miracle. Such is the of W. D. Thom, former Hong Kong Sunkist jobber, shown here is wife, brother and six children ranging in age from 4 to 19 Thom, at left, stayed in Hong Kong six months after the Jap occupation but was finally able to lead his family on a two and a air journey out of China. They are enroute to Honolulu which their home for the duration. After Racing Season Opens at Santa Ana December 30 After Three Years for the opening of its most busy winter racing season day of next week (Dec. California two-year olds will be the Breeders Champion at a mile for an estimated course, largest ever offered re-bred horses. On Monbanner New Year's holiday will be featured with one of the $20,000 San Handicap. First race on days as well as Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. with post other days at 1:30 p.m. Anita's program this year a layoff of three years, the richest in the history ning is in readiness at beautiful Santa Anita Park in of racing. Fifteen stakes, aggregating $480,000 in added money, will be devoted to raising funds for war relief and local charity. There will be free admission for buyers of war bonds. That the leading thoroughbreds of the nation will again be seen in action at Santa Anita is indicated by the surprisingly large number of 96 nominations made for the $100,000 Santa Anita Handicap. The list represents the second largest entry for the world's richest race. Winners of 58 established stakes in North American racing this past season are among the candidates. By T/SGT. WILLIAM K. TERRY GUAM (Delayed) — Not many months ago, the Jap invaders of Guam flogged a man and a woman for harboring and feeding George Ray Tweed in the very ranch house George Ray Tweed now approached. Navy Warrant Officer Tweed, "the last man of the Guam garrison," who for 31 months outwitted the Japs on Guam walked confidently into the home. He was greeted by Mrs. Cynthia Torres, who had received the lashes of a bull-whip for feeding him. The previous times he had broken bread with Mrs. Torres and her husband, Joseph, he had come in stealthily, like a hunted animal, but since that time, the Marines had landed and the situation was more than well in hand. AWARDED LEGION OF MERIT Tweed was a Navy radioman first class when the Japs invaded Guam on December 10, 1941. He took to the bush and played hide-and-seek with Jap soldiers for 31 months. Rescued from Guam 11 days before the Marines landed, Tweed received two promotions and was presented the Legion of Merit Medal by the Secretary of Navy. During his visit, Tweed ate a meal prepared in the open by the light of a lamp hung from a tree. After the meal, served indoors, talk turned to the months during which Tweed was a fugitive on Guam. He told of his dislike of being called the "Guam Ghost," saying he had come too close to actually becoming a ghost to care for the title. LASHES ACCOUNTED FOR Mrs. Torres related how she and her husband were lashed for feeding Tweed. "The Japanese soldier told me that two lashes were for feeding Tweed, two for telling a lie, and four to remind me not to do it again. My husband got many more lashes." During the evening, a group of Marines stopped in and an informal sing was started, with solos being taken by Marine Pfc. Harold J. Lane of Akron, O., former singer with Tommy Tucker's Orchesstra. Other Marines taking part were Capt. William B. Simson Elizabeth, N. J.; Pfc. Albert Merrill of Marblehead, Mass., and Pfc. Daniel J. Lawler of Victoria Iowa. Tweed found that Guam has autograph hunters, too. Tom Jobston, a brother of Mrs. Torres, ht Tweed sign his name five times on a piece of paper. PROOF OF RETURN My friends don't believe you actually are back on Guam," explained, "but this will prove to them." Tweed told his friends of the changes he had found in the United States on his first visit there in five years and of the pleasure he'd had in changing the notation on his Navy Department service record card from "missing in action" to "rescued." As he prepared to leave the Torres home, Tweed remarked that within a very short time he would be sitting in a New York night club. "But I won't enjoy it a bit more than I have this visit tonight," he added with sincerity. Mrs. Madge M. Cook Dies at Her Home Mrs. Madge M. Cook died at the family home on Ball and Hansen streets last Thursday. She was 5 years of age and had been a resident of Orange county for the past twenty-five years, coming to this county in 1919. She was born in Athens County, Ohio. Left to mourn her passing are her husband, Cecil; one son, John E. Cook of Anaheim, two grandchildren and one sister, Mrs Charles W. Peters of Fullerton. Mrs. Cook was a member of the White Temple Methodist church of this city. Funeral services were conducted from the chapel of Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars mortuary last Saturday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Thomas L. Burden, pastor of the White Temple Methodist church, officiating. Entombment was in Rose Hill Mausoleum, Whittier. Job Printing., Gazette, Ph. 2206. That the leading thoroughbreds of the nation will again be seen in action at Santa Anita is indicated by the surprisingly large number of 96 nominations made for the $100,000 Santa Anita Handicap. The list represents the second largest entry for the world's richest race. Winners of 58 established stakes in North American racing this past season are among the candidates. Bon Jour, Esteem, First Fiddle, Gay Dalton, Georgie Drum, Happy Issue, Jade Boy, Jeep, Marriage, Okana, Paperboy, Post Graduate, Phar Rong, Sea Swallow, Whirlabout, War Jeep, Wait-A-Bit, War Knight, Thumbs Up, With Regards, Pukka Gin and Jezrahel are some of the big name horses already on the grounds. Col. Cornelius Vanderbilt, Lt. Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt, Wm. S. DuPont, Jr., Wm. Ziegler, Jr., and Elizabeth Arden are among the fashionable Eastern stables on hand to vie with the West's best racing establishments. Protect Your Home from TUBERCULOSIS MERRY CHRISTMAS BUY and USE Christmas Seals TO OUR FRIENDS The dictionary is full of high sounding words and definitions, but search as we may, we can find no better substitute to express our season’s greetings than the time worn phrase—Merry Christmas. Merry Christmas ROBERT. H. BONEY DODGE - PLYMOUTH DEALERS 328 W. CENTER ST. — ANAHEIM Graveside Rites For Infant Son Rev. J. I. Rogers, pastor of the Assembly of God Church, officiated at the graveside services last Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock in Lema Vista Memorial Park for Donald Daniel Murphy, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred D. Murphy of Atwood. The infant passed away last Saturday evening at the Anaheim Lutheran hospital. Surviving are his parents; three sisters, Fern M., Velvia Rosetta and Nellie Joe; one brother, Leslie Daniel; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Murphy of Oklahoma and the maternal grandfather, Joe Bleer of Texas. Hilgenfeld Mortuary was in charge of arrangements. Everybody reads the Gazette. AS THE New Year approaches we pledge ourselves to an even greater and more efficient service than ever before. In maintaining this policy we trust that we may continue to merit your friendship and patronage. LEAVITT FORD GARAGE 226 S. LOS ANGELES ST. — ANAHEIM We will be closed from Christmas to New Years—for alterations and repairs. FOR EMERGENCY SERVICE ONLY CALL 2284 - 2063 or 3560 COST OF LIVING COST OF ELECTRICITY On the "Low Road" since 1915 Since the first World War, housing, food, clothing and other living costs have gone up and up... farther and farther along the "high road." But Reddy Kilowatt—your dependable servant, electricity—has continued to march steadily down the "low road." Edison electric rates have been reduced many times since 1915. Today Reddy Kilowatt's services cost half as much as during World War I. You probably use much more electricity in your home now, but your electric dollar buys more, too!